Nursery cook jobs in United Kingdom

We require an experienced cook to work a minimum of 15 hours per week full time. You will manage the nursery’s kitchen, organise, prepare and deliver meals in accordance with the nursery’s menu. Experience of working in a similar setting environment and understanding the varied needs of children and their families is essential. A minimum Level 2 Certificate in Food and Hygiene is essential for this role. You must have knowledge of allergies and how to prevent risk along with the understanding of the issues of safeguarding children and equality. You will be able to work alone or as part of a team hence good communication skills will be handy. Other skills required are the ability to work to a budget, maintain equipment and ensure a tidy environment. Appropriate safeguarding training will be useful but not necessary as training will be given, In return, you will receive a competitive rate, staff pension, 28 days of annual leave part of which will be a week off during Christmas and New Year! Successful applicant will be required to provide an enhanced DBS check. Please send your CV to us in the first instance.

Bartender - Speedboat Bar Salary - Up to £15 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant Speedboat Bar are seeking a Bartender to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bartender looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda. The Position The right Bartender will be passionate and knowledgeable about beers, whisky and cocktails, and have a good background in high volume restaurants and bars, whilst delivering exceptional guest experiences with personality and flair. The Successful Bartender will have: Prior experience as a Bartender within a fast paced-quality restaurant or bar; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for beverage, food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;

Job Title : Nursery Chef Time Shift : 9.00am-5.00pm Holiday : 28 days (inc. 3 to be taken at Christmas) 3 to be taken on staff training days if necessary. Reporting to : Manager Purpose of the Job 1. To be responsible for planning weekly shopping list. 2. To be responsible in conjunction with the Manager for planning and reviewing the menus. 3. To prepare and serve the mid-morning snack, lunch time meal, afternoon snack and afternoon tea. 4. To wash up all equipment used after each meal and wash up all crockery and cutlery after children’s meals. 5. To ensure all dietary needs are catered for. 6. To ensure the kitchen and dining areas are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness and adhere to guidelines for Health and Hygiene set by the Government Health Authority. To adopt a daily and weekly cleaning routine. 7. To ensure all food is stored and prepared to standards set by the Environmental Health Authority. 8. To ensure all required paperwork is completed and kept up to date. 9. To be held accountable for the standard of the kitchen and preparation of the food and serving of food during all inspection processes. 10. Ensure clothing/overall is kept clean. 11. To support the ethos of the nursery. 12. To work as part of the nursery team. 13. Attend meetings and training when appropriate. 14. Nursery food policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Personal Specification Skills and Abilities · Ability to prepare and cook food according to set regulations. · Ability to keep records and menus of all food provided within the nursery. · Ability to prepare and cook a variety of freshly prepared food. Experience and Knowledge · Understanding of a balanced nutritional menu for under 5’s. · Understanding of standards required by inspecting bodies. · 2 years plus experience needed in catering for schools/nurseries. Qualifications · Minimum Level 2 qualification in food and hygiene and willingness to take on further training. Special Requirements 1. Ability to keep kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. 2. Ability to prepare food for children with special dietary requirements. 3. To keep up-to-date on current thinking for children’s dietary needs in order to keep them fit and healthy. 4. Attend any training if required in own time. 5. To take annual leave when nursery closed for staff training. Reviews · Reviews will be held termly with the Manager or Deputy.

Chef de Partie - Speedboat Bar Salary - Up to £16 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a quality restaurant Speedboat Bar are seeking a Chef de Partie to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant; Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in; A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail; Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn; The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;